Dreamy beaches, delicious food, stellar snorkeling, and much more await.
Pro Tip:Scooter is by far the best way to get around on land rent one fromBrezza Marina.
Getting There: Ferries and hydrofoils from Trapani on Sicily’s west coast are run bySiremarandLiberty Lines.
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Relative inaccessibility and a lack of hotels have kept things here largely rustic.
Pro Tip:The diving and snorkeling is spectacular in the protected waters surrounding Marettimo contactVoglia di Mare.
Where to Stay:Marettimo Residenceis an eco-friendly hotel residence with self-catering apartments and wonderful views.
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It’s perfect for a picnic on the beach.
Lying off northern Sicily, it’s now famous for its production of sweet Malvasia wine and capers.
But that’s precisely the point.
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Where to Stay:The sublime, whitewashedCapofaro Locanda & Malvasiahas its own lighthouse and an excellent gourmet restaurant.
Plus, it’s set among vineyards and boasts far-reaching sea views.
Getting There:Ferries run to Salina from Milazzo via Lipari, and the journey takes about 90 minutes.
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Cocktails on the rooftop bar and party-till-dawn sessions at the nightclub are legendary.
Where to Eat:Family-runHycesiaserves up elegant fish and seafood dishes, some with a creative twist.
Where to Stay:Sikeliais built around a group of typical dammusi with terraces looking out to the sea.
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Getting There:There are flights from Palermo and Trapani, which take between 30 and 45 minutes.
But there’s more to do if you’re able to stand the sulphuric stench.
Rent a Mehari and explore the lush, green interior, where goats roam the volcanic mountainside.
Set off in the early morning or late afternoon as there is no shade.
Where to Stay:The coastalTherasia Resortis located near Vulcanello, the island’s smaller extinct volcano.
Choose a suite for added privacy and full sea views.
Getting There:Ferries run from Milazzo, and the journey takes about one hour.
In-the-know Romans flock here, but the destination doesn’t see many international visitors.
Facilities include a beach club on Frontone beach.
Getting There:Laziomaroperates ferry services to Ponza from Anzio, 25 miles north of Rome.
The trip time is approximately one hour, 20 minutes.
From here, climb up to the imposing, fortified Terra Murata for extraordinary sea views.
Getting There:Ferries and hydrofoils run from Naples and Pozzuoli.
Getting There:The ferry ride from Palau to La Maddalena is just 20 minutes.
Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled here in 1814-15, and you’re able to visit both his villas.
Other attractions include the remains of a first century B.C.
Roman villa at Punta delle Grotte and Portoferraio’s iconic hilltop Forte Stella.
Try and book the standalone seafront suite for a romantic getaway.
